Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Riding tips

Inspection before riding

Warning Failure to inspect and maintain your motorcycle properly increases the chance of an accident or equipment damage. Always perform a pre-ride inspection before each ride ...

Starting the engine

Before attempting to start the engine, make sure:  The transmission is in neutral.  The engine stop switch is in the "" position. Note: this motorcycle has a starter i ...

Other materials:

Emission control warranty
Suzuki motor corporation warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that this vehicle is designed, built, and equipped so as to conform at the time of sale with all U.S. Emission standards applicable at the time of manufacture, and that it is free from defects in materi ...

Rod guide case tightening torque
Tighten the rod guide case in the following procedures: measure the effective length l of the torque wrench. Calculate the reading torque on the torque wrench by use of the formula shown below. Special tool (a): 09940–84710 (rod guide case wrench) T: reading torque on the torq ...

Rear shock absorber bearing removal and installation
Removal Remove the rear shock absorber. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .  Remove the spacer (1). Remove the rear shock absorber bearing with the special tool. Special tool (a): 09943–88211 (pinion bearing installer) Installation C ...